Obituaries

Feb 1, 2021

Joseph J. Fordeley, 93, of Farrell passed away early Monday morning, February 1, 2021, in Cleppers CCRC, Sharon.

Mr. Fordeley was born July 4, 1927, in Farrell, a son of the late Maurice and Mary Conchetta (Gigliotti) Fordeley. A lifelong area resident, he attended Curtis Schools, and Addison Jr. High School, both Brookfield,...

Jan 31, 2021

Catherine "Cathy" D. Garnack, 86, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday evening, January 31, 2021, in Garden Way Place, Hermitage of long-term complications due to Covid-19.

Cathy Garnack was born December 15, 1934, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William F. and Irene Murphy. She was a 1952 graduate of Sharon High School...

Jan 29, 2021

Mary Rose Szugye, 93, formerly of Farrell, Clark and Hermitage, passed away peacefully at 2:10 p.m. Friday (1-29-21) in St. John XXIII Home due to complications from COVID-19. Mary was born December 6, 1927, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Emmanuel and Rose Karidis.

A lifelong area resident, she attended Farrell schools,...

Jan 29, 2021

Leonard K. "Zeke" Bitchko, 94, of Farrell passed away in the same home in which he was born, Friday evening, January 29, 2021.

Mr. Bitchko was born October 2, 1926, in Farrell, a son of the late Konstanty and Constance (Darzen) Bitchko. A graduate of Farrell High School, he served in the U.S....

Jan 28, 2021

Joseph K. McCarl, 73, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. McCarl was born June 18, 1947, in Grove City, a son of the late William and M. Jane (Crawford) McCarl. He attended Grove City Schools and was a 1965 graduate of Sharon High School....

Jan 26, 2021

Anne Danessa Kuti, 102, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Kuti was born November 12, 1918, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Stephan and Amalia (Bonjekovic) Rendick and attended Sharon High School.

Anne was employed for more than 30...

Jan 25, 2021

George "Bud" Alward, 98, of Hermitage, formerly a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away Monday evening, January 25, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Alward was born March 19, 1922, in Sharon, a son of Chester Arthur and Amy (Wiley) Alward. In 1928, he was a member of the first class to...

Jan 25, 2021

Coach Gary L. Wilson departed from this life on Monday, January 25, 2021, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was 64.

Gary was born April 7, 1956, in Sharon, a son of Surender and Joyce (Roseboro) Wilson. He was a 1974 graduate of Farrell High School and attended Penn State Shenango Campus in...

Jan 25, 2021

Eleanore M. Addison, 77, of Hermitage, formerly a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away early Monday morning, January 25, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Addison was born September 25, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John G. and Anna (Uhrin) Kocis. She was a 1961 graduate of Farrell High...

Jan 24, 2021

Joseph V. Lombardi, 95, formerly of Charles Street, Sharon, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Joseph was born July 23, 1925, in Farrell, a son of the late Ralph and Mary (Monteneri) Lombardi. He was a 1943 graduate of Farrell High School and a 1950 graduate of Westminster College where he...

Jan 24, 2021

Edward J. Lisac, Jr., 53, of Farrell, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center, from complications following a brief illness.

Ed was born June 2, 1967, in Sharon, a son of Edward and Jeanne (Stupinsky) Lisac, Sr. He was a 1986 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School and earned...

Jan 23, 2021

Kevin E. Kavanagh, 81, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Kavanagh was born May 8, 1939, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward J. and Alice M. (Kelly) Kavanagh. He was a 1957 graduate of Hickory High School and earned a bachelor's of science degree in business administration...

Jan 23, 2021

Patricia Annabelle Pivovar, age 83, of Mercer, Pa. passed away Saturday evening, January 23, 2021, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio.

Pat was born August 20, 1937, in Newport, Pa., a daughter of the late Irwin A. and Edna M. (Seaburn) Livingston. She attended the former East Lawrence school in Lawrence County and earned her bachelor's degree...

Jan 23, 2021

Dorothy "Mary" Winner, 93, of Sharon, formerly of Transfer, passed on to her eternal life and home with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Saturday afternoon, January 23, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Winner was born June 7, 1927, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Heben) Cerbus. She...

Jan 23, 2021

Shurl A. "Shorty" Thompson, 91, of Sharpsville passed away Saturday evening, January 23, 2021, in Cleppers CCRC, Sharon, after succumbing to the Covid-19 virus.

Mr. Thompson was born June 6, 1929, in Greenfield (Mercer Co.), a son of the late Allen and Lucy (McCullough) Thompson. He graduated from West Middlesex High School in...

Jan 22, 2021

David Earl Young, 77, of Hermitage, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Young was born July 11, 1943, in Bellefonte, PA, a son of the late Earl and Theresa (Kane) Young. He attended Bellefonte Schools and graduated from Commodore Perry High School, Sheakleyville, PA.

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Jan 22, 2021

Christine L. Montgomery, 49, of Masury, OH, passed away surrounded by her family Friday evening, January 22, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center, after succumbing to the Covid-19 virus.

Ms. Montgomery was born October 29, 1971, in Sharon, a daughter of Leonard and Trinda (Robison) Montgomery. She attended Brookfield High School, and later...

Jan 21, 2021

Charles E. Day, 82, of Sharon, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Day was born February 15, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late Ernest and Signe (Roos) Day. He was a 1956 graduate of Sharon High School.

Immediately following graduation,...

Jan 21, 2021

Patricia Ann Burnett, 89, formerly of Conneaut Lake, PA, passed away peacefully with her family at her side Thursday afternoon, January 21, 2021, at her daughter's residence in McKinney, TX.

Mrs. Burnett was born November 9, 1931, in East Brady, PA, a daughter of Robert H. and June L. (Sipes) Peters. She was...

Jan 21, 2021

Branvie Vuich, age 90, of Hermitage, entered into Heaven Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Mr. Vuich was born February 19, 1930, in Brookfield, OH, the youngest of 8 children to Stevan and Goldie Vuich.

He was a man of God, love, and family. He held these intrinsic values dear to...